Chapter 1406: Chapter 1406

Hao Zizai and Hao Ziyou were both martial masters, yet they were killed without resistance; Hao Zizai had his throat slit in the bathroom with a razor blade, while Hao Ziyou was stabbed to death with an ice pick during a bondage game at a hotel, also at the hands of a woman.

As for the other members of the Hao Family, some died in accidents, while others were assassinated; in short, the Hao Family, which had been established in the Imperial City for a long time, was annihilated overnight.

Meanwhile, Hao Jian, who had been hiding in the Imperial City observing everything, realized something was terribly wrong the moment the Dark Group made their announcement.

"Damn, damn, it’s over! It must be Tang Ming who has returned."

Hiding in an apartment, Hao Jian paced nervously, "I must escape quickly... No, at this point, running won’t guarantee my safety. I must think of a way to stay alive."

Immediately, Hao Jian called Long Aiyu, saying that Tang Ming was going to kill him and asked the Long Family to protect him.

Long Aiyu didn’t take Hao Jian seriously, casually promised that if Tang Ming acted, the Long Family would ensure his safety, then hung up.

Even so, Hao Jian was still unsettled. He gritted his teeth and called Mr. Wu.

"Hao Jian, it’s been a long time since you last called me. What makes you reach out to me today?"

Mr. Wu’s voice sounded both surprised and curious when the call connected.

"Grandpa Wu, help! Tang Ming wants to kill me, please save me."

Hao Jian cried out tearfully.

Mr. Wu was momentarily stunned and asked in confusion, "Tang Ming is in Songlan City, how could he come to kill you? Did you go to Songlan City to provoke him?"

Under pressure, Hao Jian recounted his actions.

"Fool, you’re courting death."

Mr. Wu was furious after hearing the story, "Not to mention that Tang Ming is a Nine-star Martial Master, but he is even an ally and benefactor to our Wu Family’s Dark Group faction. As a member of the Dark Group, you should never have targeted him."

"Grandpa Wu, I know I was wrong. Please, for the sake of the favor my grandfather did for you, save me. I really don’t want to die. Wuwu, if my grandfather knew I died , he wouldn’t rest in peace."

Hao Jian pleaded while sobbing.

"Stop crying. Tang Ming hasn’t taken action yet, so don’t lose your head."

Mr. Wu took a deep breath. Although he wanted to ignore Hao Jian’s fate, recalling that Hao Jian’s grandfather once saved his life, he couldn’t just sit and watch.

"Zhou Xiong can’t possibly remove me from my position for no reason and investigate my actions so thoroughly. It must be Tang Ming who told him, or he wouldn’t know."

Hao Jian sobbed, "What should I do now?"

"First, notify the remaining direct lineage of the Hao Family to lay low for a few days, then come to my house immediately. Hopefully, Tang Ming will spare your life for the Wu Family’s sake."

Mr. Wu instructed quickly.

Before Hao Jian could finish speaking, the door was kicked open.

"Who are you people?"

Hao Jian’s face changed dramatically as he looked fearfully at a group of mysterious men in black suits.

"We’re here to collect the debt. Come with us immediately."

Xing Badao, expressionless, quickly moved towards Hao Jian.

"Help, Grandpa Wu help me..."

Hao Jian’s words were cut off as his phone was crushed.

"Damn, something really happened."

Mr. Wu sat gloomily in his study, slamming the table, "That Hao Jian, absolutely brainless, going off to provoke Tang Ming, isn’t this asking for death?"

"Someone call Wu Dao for me."

Calming down, Mr. Wu immediately shouted loudly.

Very soon, Wu Dao rushed into the study, "Dad, what happened?"

"That brat Hao Jian caused trouble."

Mr. Wu glared at Wu Dao, "He actually colluded with the Ming Group, first destroying the Heavenly Cloud Palace, then plotting against Tang Ming."

"Cough, cough, did things get this big?"

Wu Dao was taken aback. The Heavenly Cloud Palace was a sect under Tang Ming, and daring to plot against Tang Ming himself was sheer madness.

"That’s why I called you here. I’m afraid this won’t end well."

Mr. Wu’s face was grim.

"Dad, no offense, but this is entirely Hao Jian’s own doing, what does it have to do with us?"

Wu Dao wiped his mouth, sitting across from Mr. Wu, "Hao Jian already severed ties with our Wu Family on behalf of the Hao Family and is now loyal to the Long Family. Even if something happens to him, it shouldn’t be our concern; the Long Family should step in."

"Despite that, Hao Jian’s grandfather once saved my life. Now that the Hao Family is disloyal, I can’t be ungrateful. If necessary, I’ll swallow my pride and plead with Tang Ming to spare Hao Jian’s life."

Mr. Wu rubbed his brow painfully, "You should call Tang Ming immediately, test the waters. Hao Jian was just taken, we’re not sure if it’s Tang Ming’s doing."

Despite his reluctance, Wu Dao knew the importance his father placed on loyalty. He quickly pulled out his phone to call Tang Ming.

"Tang Ming’s phone is off."

Wu Dao looked at Mr. Wu in confusion and said, "Could Tang Ming have already been harmed?"

"A Nine-star Martial Master isn’t that easy to kill."

Mr. Wu shook his head, gritting his teeth, "Forget it. Since we can’t reach Tang Ming, immediately send out the Wu Family’s intelligence personnel to monitor all activities in the Imperial City. See if you can find Hao Jian’s whereabouts. If not, we’ll have to go to Songlan City ourselves."

"Alright, I’ll go do that now."

Wu Dao nodded and quickly left the study.

In the early hours, Mr. Wu was in the hall watching TV, feeling increasingly uneasy. Knowing Tang Ming, he would definitely seek revenge.

This time, Hao Jian went too far. If Tang Ming retaliates, the consequences will be unimaginable.

At this moment, Wu Dao rushed in anxiously.

"What happened, is Hao Jian dead?"

Mr. Wu immediately looked towards Wu Dao.

"There’s no news on Hao Jian yet, but the Hao Family is done for."

Wu Dao swallowed nervously, "According to our intelligence, Hao Zizai, Hao Ziyou, and all important remaining members of the Hao Family in the Imperial City are dead."

"Hiss, who did this?"

Mr. Wu gasped, initially thinking it was just Hao Jian’s mistake. He hoped to save Hao Jian’s life, but he didn’t expect the whole Hao Family to be wiped out.

"No one knows! Right now, everyone is clueless about what happened!"

Wu Dao quickly shook his head.